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Had one last cigarette tonight. Threw the rest of the pack away.
Smacked a patch on. Smacked another patch on when the first one didn't stick right
Got my gum. Got my sunflower seeds. Got my powerade.
Off I go!
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so I have 5 cigarettes left in my pack.
I took my car today, and got it washed. I went to grab my ashtray as I got out. The man said "let me empty that for you."
I said "throw it away."
he was stunned. "throw it away??"
"yup."
car vaccummed, washed, wiped down. all smokin stuff out of the car.
goin to bed shortly. when I get up, puttin on a patch. taking no smokes to work tonight.
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Who is your ISP that your email delivers physical products? Did it teleport in like star trek?
I'm not allowed to answer that due to security protocols. You know how it is.
That's one for Murph Facts:
Murph is so powerful, he even has an app to make packages arrive through email.
that's the awesomeness that is me.
Chuck Norris will be coming for a showdown...... better chill, Murph.....
ain't scared. Chuck Norris is a wuss.
lol.. pulling for you Murph and you better patent that teleportation device quick...
Give me time and I'll think of a really witty name for it.
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So I finally got the patches in the email today. As mentioned, I've been slowly cutting down this week.
I'm supposed to have a final "quit date" of Oct 13, but...I'm ready to try now.
Saturday morning, I'm going to have my car washed, inside and out. Those who have quit know where I'm goin with this. I probably smoke the most in the car. Drivin to/from work, trips to the store, etc. So, I'm gonna wash the car, make it all pretty, and get non-smoking stickers. And cherry scent
And when I wake up Sat to come to work, smack a patch on, and...off I go.
Expect multiple banishments over the next week as my attitude goes downhill and people tick me off!
Also, have been walkin around the parking lot at work every night. Friends on facebook have been able to see my progress thru my android app (NOT an iphone, dammit!) that posts how far I've walked, how fast, calories burned, etc.
Haven't had any soda for over a week now. Have been doin sports drinks (gatorade, powerade, etc.)
And that's pretty much where I'm at.
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One of the keys is to fill the void. In addition to whatever else you are doing, fill the void. Adopt a physical workout routine, for example. That not only compliments your endeavors, but it replaces one habitual routine for another. It is 1+1= 3. Trust me!! Keep doing what you are doing, but replace the addiction. Get it?
that's what I said. Instead of smoking, I'm takin power walks around the parking lot/building.
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As with most things in life, you gotta wanna. If you're not at that point, it aint going to happen.
actually, the more I focus on it, the more I'm gaining the confidence to do it. baby steps, of course, but, I think it's actually working.
last night at work, I had fewer breaks, and my "lunch" break was mostly me walking, with one cigarette, instead of 2-3.
I think the patches are going to help. and I'm actually starting to think that I might actually be able to do this...
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also walked approx 1.5 miles around the parking lot during lunch break. cutting 3 smoke lunch break down to one, and gettin some cardio in.
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Thank you, all.
Day 3.ish. Still waiting on the nicotine patches in the mail. Maybe tomorrow or Monday. I noticed today I was focusing a bit more on quitting, and as such, curbed my smoking times. I even left the house today and intentionally left my smokes at home.
The real chore is my breaks at work, I've noticed so far. I take my breaks at certain times, and of course, that's when I'm ready for a smoke. Will be working on breaking those habits, too.
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I guess I'm fortunate that my employer actually funds a program for quitting smoking. They've teamed up with the American Cancer Society for the "Quit for Life" program. Some insurances also cover it. Mine (Aetna) doesn't, but, since work pays for it, meh.
(quitnow.net)
I enrolled on the website last week, and they DID call later that day to finish the registration. I didn't call back until this morning. I'm ashamed to admit I was a little scared about it. (denial issue? maybe.)
I'm personally a little leery about quitting smoking. I know it needs to be done, and I know that it's not healthy, it's better for me, and it's expensive. I know, intellectually, all of these things. The problem is, I've been smokin for goin on 20 years now, minus the 8 weeks I was in basic training.
So! I called this morning and finished my enrollment. My employer is so nice, they even fund the quitting tools, which is 2 months worth of the nicotine patches, or gum. I chose patches, because right now, I want a visible reminder of what it is I'm doing. I figure with the patches on, my brain will actually recognize that I'm GETTING the nicotine that my brain thinks it wants. I guess once my brain is okay with that, and not having to have the actual cigarette in my hand, then I can get off the patches and be done.
To be completely honest, I'm really not that confident of succeeding in quitting smoking. This will probably be one of the toughest things I have ever done. And since I been adminin you yahoos for 9 years, you know that's sayin a lot.
One of the things that kinda hit me was when I was going thru the registration. The girl (sounded super cute..) asked me WHY I want to quit smoking. I thought about it...and my first answer was "my kids. I want to be around for them later in life." My son is 14. My daughter is 9. If I keep going down the road I'm on now...I'm 35. I wanna live for at least another couple of decades.
I've kinda tried to start slowing down, in preparation for this. I probably won't focus on it that much until the patches show up, which will be Mon or Tues, I think. That suits me.
We've set a quit date of Oct. 13. I'm not really concerned about hitting that date, so long as I DO stop.
I really wouldn't mind some messages of encouragement now and then, if you're so inclined...
I will, I think, keep this thread updated with progress, issues, whatever. Ignore it if you like, I don't care. It's more for my use than anything, I think, anyhow.
Day 1, enrollment, waiting for patches/literature.
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http://news.yahoo.co...-151707071.html
Today, September 5, would be the 65th birthday of British rock legend Freddie Mercury, the Queen frontman who died on November 24, 1991 from bronchopneumonia that resulted from a years-long battle with HIV/AIDS. He was 45-years-old.Miss you, Freddie...
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Ol Murph once upon a time used to play cello.
*nod*
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and if you're interested in selling them....
Use the Trading Post area.
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Bagpipes are cool especially if you can play them like the Rogues!!! Belly dancers love this music
that was amazing.
Next time I'll have to turn my speakers on when I watch it
(I kid, they were amazing.........and the pipes were good, too)
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reeeeealy? wow. okay, I'll look into that.
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I suggest looking up "do you wanna date my avatar" by the cast of "The Guild" on youtube.
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thanks ya'll
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it would all depend on where the ceremony is to take place. In this incident, where the ceremony is to be performed in France, you'd have to check with the authorities there.
That said, there's not been much luck in getting your ULC credentials recognized outside of the US. It doesn't hurt to try, tho, and you could be the first!
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I think I'd go to the town/county clerk and ask to see the statute/code for the exclusion of ULC ministers. If they are just arbitrarily making the decision on their own, then they are in the wrong.
They've probably not had anyone challenge it to get it fixed. I would suspect, tho, that with the new changes in law up there, there's gonna be an influx of people asking about it...
I would also forward emails of your contacts with the town to Andre at Headquarters.
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Okay. That was masterful.
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resized to comply with forum policy.
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Oh, and thanks Murph for your entry
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*goes to look*
dear lord that was 7 years ago.
that's nuts.
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Always had a thing for Judge Milian...
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You would need to contact Burlington County, as that's where the wedding will take place, and where they will get the marriage license.
Okay...so...quitting Smokin.
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Day one complete, no relapse...slips..whatever.
Went and visited mom today. (Her birthday) after about 15 minutes, she says "okay, let's go smoke." I told her "I'll watch you smoke." She didn't know I was quittin
Didn't really have the urge to smoke, then. Had some urges at home later, but I just stayed in the room and tried to relax.
I noticed I was a little antsy last night. I got up more, walked around the ofice a bit more than usual, etc. I fidgeted a lot. But with the patch on, it's really not even so much the nicotine I'm gettin, it's more of a constant reminder of what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. So to that end, the patches are working.
Altho they do..."sting" a little when I put it on. Reminds me of the line in Pulp Fiction. "You may feel a slight sting. That's pride ** with you."